incomplete software removal

[ars2]

I've found that add/remove programs doesn't always remove everything that was originally installed with a software package (such as registry entries and system hooks). Is there a tool available that will find and clean up all of that stuff?

 

[edfair]

Try a google search for "registry cleaner". There are several available that remove redundent entries.
Other stuff you'll have to do manually, in most cases.
Seems like the software writers do a better job of getting their stuff to install than to uninstall.

Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.

 

[wolluf]

Used to be a good free one here

http://www.jv16.org/

- but it costs now - though you could try this version

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/steve-dunn/jv16pt_setup.exe

(one of the last free ones).

 

[mattjurado]

One I personally recommend, although you have to buy it, is registry mechanic from

http://www.winguides.com

Matt J.

 

[PAndersen]

You can do it manually :

http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/110/